Sassy & Sweet Notes

Impression Obsession: Watercolored Lighthouse

I am totally hooked on painting this lighthouse image! I had to share another version with you. Ooooo, so easy, relaxing and fun!

Check out the full painting process in this video!

 

Impression Obsession: Old is New

Today is an “old is new” day for the Impression Obsession team, where we feature older products in the Impression Obsession catalog. We hope you're inspired! 

I created a video showing the creation process using the Chick with Egg Wagon stamp. So cute!!

Thanks for stopping by my blog today! Be sure to pop over to the Impression Obsession Blog for a full list of the designers participating in today’s inspiration!

Girl Gnome and Flowers

Tonight I created a card with a couple of my Whipper Snapper Designs stamps, and thought I’d share the inspiration with you.

I used Potted Gnome Girl, and a sentiment from Everyday Sentiments cling mount set (it’s stamped inside the card) to create this cheerful card, with a whole lotta sparkle and shine! The image is stamped on a cotton paper, colored with Zig Clean Color water based brush markers, with Glitter Dust added for sparkle.

If you would like to see the creation process of this card, you’re in luck! I uploaded a video. 🙂

Masculine Card Inspiration

Thought I’d share a quick and easy masculine card idea, just in time for Valentine’s Day.

This card is made using stamps and dies from Impression Obsession, including Moose, Wooden Heart, Handmade Label, Journey sentiment, Grunge Cover-a-Card, and French Handwriting.

Please check out this video if you’re interested to see this card creation process!

 

Impression Obsession: January Favorite

Welcome to the Impression Obsession January 2021 stamp release Team Favorites blog hop! Today, designers are sharing our favorite projects from this month’s release. 

The card I’m sharing today was made with the Journey stamp, as well as the Bear die, and the Stitched Tag die set. I really love how this card turned out! I can see myself using this design a lot more in the future, especially for cards for fellas.

I created another card using the Journey stamp and am sharing a video showing the creation process of making the card!

 

If you came from Angela Bode’s blog, you are in the correct place. If not, pop over to the Impression Obsession blog to start at the beginning of our inspiration blog hop.

Impression Obsession will be giving away three (3) Impression Obsession Grab Bags for this hop, and the more blogs you comment on, the more changes you have to win one of the three grab bags. Comments will be open until Monday, January 18th at midnight CT. All winners will be announced on Tuesday, January 19th on the Impression Obsession blog.

All of the new stamps you’ll be seeing in the inspiration posts are available now! You can find them all HERE in NEW PRODUCTS at the Impression Obsession website.

Next stop on our inspiration hop is Dina Kowal’s blog. Enjoy the hop!

Impression Obsession: Focus on Dies

The Impression Obsession design team is featuring dies as the main focus for our inspiration projects this week.

I created a little llama valentine for someone special!

I used the following dies to create my card:

Bear die set (the heart comes from this set)

Llama die set

Woodgrain Frame

Here is a video showing the creating process!

Check the Impression Obsession blog for a complete list of designers providing inspiration this week!

The Impression Obsession design team is featuring dies as the main focus for our inspiration projects this week.

I created a little llama valentine for someone special!

I used the following dies to create my card:

Bear die set (the heart comes from this set)

Llama die set

Woodgrain Frame

Here is a video showing the creating process!

Check the Impression Obsession blog for a complete list of designers providing inspiration this week!

Impression Obsession: January Release Day 2

Welcome to the Impression Obsession January 2021 release celebration! It’s Day 2 and I have more inspiration to share with you!

The card I’m sharing today was made with the Heart Medallion image, in addition to a long-time favorite of mine French Script and Rose Music. I used the Vintage Watercolor technique, which can be found in the techniques forum of SplitCoastStampers, to stamp and color the image. I created a video of the making process, which I hope you will enjoy! I have been sharing videos on YouTube regularly. If you’re not subscribed to my channel, I invite you to do so! 

All of the new stamps you’ll be seeing in the inspiration posts are available now! You can find them all HERE in NEW PRODUCTS at the Impression Obsession website.

If you came from Angela Bode’s blog, you are in the correct place. If not, pop over to the Impression Obsession blog to start at the beginning of our inspiration blog hop.

Each day during the release celebration (January 1st and 2nd) you will find a list of participants on the Impression Obsession blog. IO will be giving away three (3) Impression Obsession $25 gift certificates for the event, so the more blogs commented on, the more chances you have to win one of the gift certificates. 

All comments for the event will be open until Monday, January 4th at midnight CT. All three gift certificate winners will be announced on Tuesday, January 5th on the Impression Obsession blog.

All of the new stamps you’ll be seeing in the inspiration posts are available now! You can find them all HERE in NEW PRODUCTS at the Impression Obsession website.

Next stop on our inspiration hop is Dina Kowal’s blog. Enjoy the hop!

 

Impression Obsession: January Release Day 1

Welcome to the Impression Obsession January 2021 release celebration! It’s Day 1 and I have some inspiration to share with you!

The card I’m sharing was made with the I Love You stamp, as well as the face from the Bunny die set, and the base of the Plaid Tag die set. I stamped I Love You on a kraft colored Plaid Tag base and embossed it with white embossing powder. I added the cute bunny face, added some cute cotton lace ribbon, twine bow, and a cute sparkly heart die cut for added happiness.

All of the new stamps you’ll be seeing in the inspiration posts are available now! You can find them all HERE in NEW PRODUCTS at the Impression Obsession website.

If you came from Angela Bode’s blog, you are in the correct place. If not, pop over to the Impression Obsession blog to start at the beginning of our inspiration blog hop.

Each day during the release celebration (January 1st and 2nd) you will find a list of participants on the Impression Obsession blog. IO will be giving away three (3) Impression Obsession $25 gift certificates for the event, so the more blogs commented on, the more chances you have to win one of the gift certificates. 

All comments for the event will be open until Monday, January 4th at midnight CT. All three gift certificate winners will be announced on Tuesday, January 5th on the Impression Obsession blog.

All of the new stamps you’ll be seeing in the inspiration posts are available now! You can find them all HERE in NEW PRODUCTS at the Impression Obsession website.

Next stop on our inspiration hop is Dina Kowal’s blog. Enjoy the hop!

Impression Obsession: Oldies but Goodies

It is an “old is new” day for the Impression Obsession team, where we feature older products in the Impression Obsession catalog. Not only do we love featuring older images, but also showing you how you can breath new life into images you may already have in your stash! We hope you're inspired!

The card I created for today’s inspiration is called Love Angel, and is a darling image! I also used the What If sentiment, one of my all-time favorite IO sentiments. The images are stamped on watercolor paper, painted with Da Vinchi watercolor pigments, set on a layer of silver glitter cardstock and mounted to a pink card base. Then, I spritzed the entire card with Glitter Dust spray, and added some Stickles glitter glue for even MORE sparkle and shine! I love it!

Be sure to pop over to the Impression Obsession blog for a full list of the designers participating in today’s inspiration, and visit the Impression Obsession website for a full catalog of rubber stamps and dies!

And, I made a video of the creation of this card. Enjoy!

Impression Obsession: Focus on Dies

The Impression Obsession design team is featuring dies as the main focus for our inspiration projects today.

I decided to create a couple of last minute holiday/winter gift tags, and created polar bears using the Panda Bear die set and the Bear die set.

I think they turned out pretty cute!

Here is a video showing the creation process - enjoy!

I used the following dies to create my two tags:

Panda Bear die set

Bear die set

Stitched Tag die set

Penguin Outfits die set

Small Santa Hat 

Check the Impression Obsession blog for a complete list of designers providing inspiration today!

Impression Obsession: Focus on Dies

The Impression Obsession design team is featuring dies as the main focus for our inspiration projects today.

I created this Folk Art Snowflake card that has a sweet country design to it! I cut the snowflake from a heavyweight white card stock and adhered it to a piece of kraft colored card stock that I stamped the Grunge Cover-a-Card background stamp on, as well as some script text for added visual interest. I used Caramel hybrid ink for the stamped images. I adhered the card front to a piece of brown glitter paper, which I then adhered to a kraft card base. 

Check the Impression Obsession blog for a list of designers providing inspiration today!

Impression Obsession: Give Thanks

A new challenge is being shared today on the Impression Obsession Blog, and I hope you join the fun! This week’s challenge is Give Thanks.

My card features the following products:
Grunge Cover-a-Card
Script Rubber Stamp
Thank You Die
Autumn Leaves Die Set
Burlap Die

Find all the details on this week’s challenge on the Impression Obsession Blog. Pull out your Impression Obsession stamps and/or dies, and join us!

 

Quick Valentine Projects (Video)

Just a video share of just a couple recently made Valentine gifts... this was recorded last weekend, and is now being shared since the package I mailed has been received. *grin*

For the tutorial on making the Valentine box, check out my Sizzix Sweet Valentine Box blog post.

If you're having trouble viewing the video here on my blog, you can also find it on my YouTube channel.

New Room Tour... (Video)

I put together a video to share my office / craft room in our new house. Fun!

If you want to see more about my stamp storage, check out the post and video I made about that ... the stamp storage video was filmed at our previous house, but I use the same storage for my stamps now.

If you're having trouble viewing the video here on my blog, you can also find it on my YouTube channel.

Snowmen! Yaaaaay!!

Super cute snowman themed release from The Stamps of Life for October! I made a video to share my projects. Enjoy!

If you're having trouble viewing the video here on my blog, you can also find it on my YouTube channel.

The Paper Loft and CardMaker Magazine Blog Hop!

Welcome to the CardMaker and The Paper Loft Blog Hop! Today the CardMaker Designers and The Paper Loft Designers will be showing you wonderful projects featuring papers from The Paper Loft.


For my project, I chose to make a journal using the Great Outdoors patterned cardstock collection. The base of my project is a Maya Road Binder Book, with 6"x6" pages.

I kept the embellishments all very simple, and user friendly! A few leaves, a banner, and a button threaded with hemp twine keep things easy.

Like videos?! You're in luck! I made one, sharing this journal in more detail. Enjoy!

I encourage you to enjoy today's hop! Make sure to comment on each of the blogs in the hop. One winner will be randomly chosen to win a $25 Gift Certificate from The Paper Loft!  The winner will be chosen on August 31st at 9pm CT and announced on The Paper Loft Blog on September 1st.

Blog Hop List:

CardMaker Blog
Jeanne Streiff
Theresa Momber
Vicki Garrett
Anna Wight <--You Are Here--
Piali Biswas
Debbie Seyer
Jeanne Jachna
Andrea Eason
Kelli Hull
Noelle McAdams
Lori Iwanowski
Mae Nazareth
Alicia O’Bryant
The Paper Loft

 

High Hopes Challenge: Colors of Fall

It's Tuesday, and time for a new High Hopes blog challenge! Colors of Fall is our theme this week, so pull out your High Hopes images, and join us!

I put together a video sharing the card, as well as the coloring of the image and card assembly. Enjoy the video if you'd like to see this card in more detail.

If you have trouble viewing the video here on my blog, you can also find it on my YouTube Channel.

Find all the details of this week's challenge on the High Hopes blog. I hope you join us!

 

Supplies
Stamp: High Hopes Stamps
Ink: Memento Black
Paper: Neenah, Pebbles, Stampin' Up!
ShinHan Touch Twin markers
Other: Tracing Wheel, Recollections Gingham Ribbon

Adventure Journal

I have this fun outdoor adventure themed journal featured on the Sizzix blog today! Check it out!

I had so much fun making this project, and hope it inspires you!

I also made a video where I share the project in more detail. Enjoy!

If you have trouble viewing the video here on my blog, you can also find it on my YouTube Channel.

Spool of Thread Journal

I have this fun quilting themed mini journal featured on the Sizzix blog today! Check it out! I had so much fun making this project, and hope it inspires you!

I also made a video where I share the project in more detail. Enjoy!

If you have trouble viewing the video here on my blog, you can also find it on my YouTube Channel.

Are You Subscribed!?

Did you know, in addition to my blog, I also share the occasional video on my YouTube channel!

Sometimes farm related videos, sometimes crafty videos, and sometimes even hauls (they seem to be popular!)

Videos I share on YouTube don't always get posted here on my blog.

Subscribe to my channel today, so you don't miss a thing!

You know you wanna!

*grin*

 

Image: Stand of Daisies

The Challenge Chicks: My Furry Valentine (and Video)

If you're a stamper and you like challenges, or you're new to the idea of challenges and want to give one a whirl, I invite you to participate with The Challenge Chicks! We're a small group of friends and stampers hosting monthly challenges. Won't you join us?!

Our challenge for February 2014 is issued by Diane! She is challenging us with the topic of My Furry Valentine, and asks us to make a Valentine using a critter themed image. I love this topic because not only do I love using critter themed stamps, but I also love making little projects for critters in our immediate and extended family! 

For my project I decided to make little dog treat pouches with Valentine themed toppers. I used my Twiggy stamp on one, and a Penny Black stamp on the other. These pouches are quick, easy and FUN! to put together.

If you'd like to see other toppers I've made, here are a few links for you:
Halloween Treats
Puppy Love
Christmas Wraps for Pets - Woof!
Treat Toppers for Humans
Treat Toppers for Dogs
Treat Toppers for Furry Friends
Treat Toppers for Furry Friends Part 2

And finally, in this video I share a few more details on the products I've used to make these fun teats.

If you have trouble viewing the video here on my blog, you can also find it on my YouTube Channel.

Now, get yourself a good dose of inspiration and check out the rest of The Challenge Chicks projects:

Diane Zechman
Lydia Fiedler
Jeanne Streiff
Kelli Hull
Kelly Schirmer
Anna Wight (that's me!)

You'll find this month's challenge gallery on SplitCoastStampers using keyword CHXFEB14. We invite you to play along! Upload your project to your SplitCoastStampers gallery, add the keyword above, and your project will be automatically added to the gallery. Or join us on Facebook!

We look forward to seeing your projects!

 

Supplies
Stamp: Twiggy from Whipper Snapper Designs, Good Boy! from Penny Black
Dies: Sizzix Labels 6; Spellbinders Circle, Scalloped Circle, and Asian Accents
Paper: Crate Paper, Neenah
Ink: Black StazOn
Albrecht Durer 120 Watercolor Pencil Set
Other: Crochet Thread, Studio G Glitter Glue, Ultra Fine Diamond Dust Glitter, Darice Foam Conversation Hearts, Heart Gem, Button

Wagon Ride Card (Video)

It's been a pretty low-key day around the farm today. I decided would spend part of my day putting together this video for you showing a start-to-finish card.

If you have trouble viewing the video here on my blog, you can also find it on my YouTube Channel.

Enjoy!

Small Crafty Haul and a Project Share! (Video)

For all you crafty peeps who enjoy seeing some of the products I bring home, this video is for you. *grin!*

If you have trouble viewing the video here on my blog, you can also find it on my YouTube Channel.

And, I'd love it if you subscribed to my channel!

Enjoy!

Painting with Inktense Blocks (Video)

I made a quick video of how I painted my Garden Kitty stamped image using Derwent Inktense Blocks and a water brush.

If you have trouble viewing the video here on my blog, you can also find it on my YouTube Channel.

And, I'd love it if you subscribed to my channel!

Enjoy!

 

Supplies
Stamp: Whipper Snapper Designs (Garden Kitty)
Ink: StazOn Black
Paper: Fabriano 100% Cotton Cold Press Watercolor paper
Derwent Inktense Blocks
Niji Water Brush

New Crafty Haul! (Video)

For all you crafty peeps who enjoy seeing some of the products I bring home, this video is for you. *grin!*

If you have trouble viewing the video here on my blog, you can also find it on my YouTube Channel.

And, I'd love it if you subscribed to my channel!

Enjoy!

Halloween Treats (and Video)

I finished the Halloween treat toppers! The bags are entire pound of fun gummies of all sorts!

The ghost image is from The Stamps of Life Spooky2Scare stamp set. The sentiment tag was made with small little stamps I bought at Michael's a few years ago. The topper was made with an ornate label die from Sizzix/Stephanie Barnard (cut and then scored and folded down the center), and a couple of Spellbinders circle dies.

The back of the topper has a list of creepy treats Alan and I dreamed up.

Don't they sound delish!? Each thing on the list is represented by a different kind of candy in the bag. Oooooh, gooey fun!

I also put together a basket of goodies, including one of the big candy bags, one of my Halloween Pencil Treats, and a cute little Halloween notepad I bought earlier this month. The basket is a wooden berry basket that I painted black and dressed up with holiday papers, tulle, buttons, and twine.

If you'd like to see the video I made where I share the toppers and a few other Halloween projects, here you go!

If you have trouble viewing the video here on my blog, you'll find it on my YouTube channel.

Happy, happy, HAPPY Monday...

Outdoorsy Themed Mini / Journal

Now that this fun project has been received, I can share the video and not spoil the surprise!!

If you're having trouble viewing the video here on my blog, check it out on my YouTube channel.

Here are some detail photos of the journal.

The journal measures 5.5" x 6" and is bound together with a Rubicoil Binding Machine and a 14mm coil. I used various Spellbinders leaf dies as well as a couple EK Success punches for all of the leaves.

The banners were made with the Banners #2 stamp/die set, from Sizzix. The buttons (except the one of the cover) are from The Stamps of Life. I liked the matte finish, and they were the perfect size!

The patterned papers are from the Happy Camper 6x6 pad, from Echo Park. I used various colors and brands of cardstock for the folio pages. The white paper is Fabriano Medioevalis cards and small sheets.

I loved creating the pocket pages using various printed papers and leaves.

I used lots of differnent kinds of papers in the journal to add interest and places for her to clip little notes, photos, or lists. I used this die cut shape several times as a colorful divider between sections. The die is from the Majestic #2 Labels set, from Sizzix.

I thought the pages looked fun, all fanned out.

And the edges of the papers were all so different and interesting!

The leaf cluster on the front is full of color and texture!

This was a super fun project to make! *Smooches!*

 

Supplies:
Rubicoil Binding Machine
Binding Coils (4:1 Pitch, which means 4 holes per inch)
Buttons: The Stamps of Life
Dies: Majestic #2 Labels, Banners #2, MFT Feathers
Paper: Happy Camper by Echo Park, Party Day by Crate Paper, Fabriano Medioevalis

Crafty Goodies Share (Video)

You all seem to enjoy the shopping videos I've shared, so here's one from last week from when I had to spend the day up in the city for a couple doctor appointments. The appointments were hours apart, which allowed me some time to poke around town a bit! Enjoy!

If you're having trouble viewing the video here on my blog, you will find it on my YouTube channel.

Farm Scarecrow Card (Video)

I have a cute fall themed project to share with you, featuring my Farm Scarecrow image, the new Chicken Wire background, and a sentiment from my Harvest Blessings cling mount set. Oh, and please excuse the goofy lighting in these photos ... my other desk lamp is currently being used as a warmer for Earl Grey, my current temporary house chick. *grin*

The scarecrow is stamped in black Memento ink and colored with Touch Twin markers. I stamped the Chicken Wire background image in Stormy Sky Distress Ink, and inked the edges of the blue paper layer with the same color ink.

The sentiment is stamped in black StazOn ink, and the die cut banner is from MFT.

I think he turned out pretty darn cute! He'll be popped in the mail later this week.

And, for those of you who enjoy watching the process, I made a video for you! *grin*

If you're having trouble viewing the video here on the blog, check it out on my YouTube channel. You might also consider "subscribing" to my YouTube channel if you'd like to be notified when I upload videos. I don't share them all here on the blog.

I hope you had a wonderful weekend, and a spectacular week ahead!

 

Supplies
Stamps: Farm Scarecrow, Chicken Wire, Harvest Blessings (Whipper Snapper Designs)
Ink: Black Memento, Black StazOn, Stormy Sky Distress Ink
Paper: Neenah, SU
Die: MFT Sentiment Banner
ShinHan Touch Twin markers
Other: tracing wheel

Whipper Snapper Stamp Order... Yay!!

When Whipper Snapper has a release, I always like to order a few of my images on wood mount, and a few other favorites as unmounted stamps. I received my order on Thursday, and thought I'd share what I got!

To help spread the joy of new stamps, how about a give-away!? I have the adorable Halloween Toss stamp from Whipper Snapper, 12 pieces of 6x6 paper, as well as a bottle of Star Dust and Purple Stickles. Ooooh, ahhhhh, sparkles!

If you would like to be entered to win this fun and festive package of goodies, please leave me a comment on this post -- I'd like to know what you might like to see MORE of on the blog. I look forward to hearing your suggestions! I will leave comments open on this post until Monday, September 16th at 6:00pm Central. At that time I will close comments and choose at random one lucky winner!

Happy Saturday!!

A Few New Crafties! (Video)

My previous two "haul" videos seemed to be enjoyed, so here are a few goodies I picked up on a trip to town yesterday evening...

If you're having trouble viewing the video here on my blog, you can check it out on my YouTube channel.

I'm going to be hosting another Whipper Snapper give-away here on my blog soon ... stay tuned!

Happy THURSDAY!

Easy Post-It Note Wrap (and Video)

Hi-ya! A quick and easy project to share today! It would be a perfect project for quick gift for teachers, co-workers, or even as small holiday gifts for people like your post office crew! An easy Post-It Note wrap that you can decorate and embellish with most any paper/stamp/sticker you might have in your stash.


For this wrap I used paper, chipboard, and a stamp from the Cosmo Cricket Smore Love line I picked up a couple of weeks ago. *Love it!* I was so happy to find these cute crafty goodies, since the Mr. Campy line is my very favorite Cosmo Cricket line. Smore Love is a coordinating line with Mr. Campy.

The cover is easy to make. For a 3"x3" Post-It Note stack, cut a piece of cardstock to 3 1/8" x 6 5/8", and make score lines at 3 1/8" and 3 1/2" to create the center spine. For the designer paper, I used 3"x3" squares, so there was just a thin border showing around all sides. Decorate as you'd like!

Want to watch a video of this little project being put together? Lucky for you, I made one! *grin*

If you're having trouble viewing the video here on my blog, you will find it on my YouTube channel.

Happy crafting!

Apple / Teacher Themed Thank You Gift (Video)

I put together a thank you gift for a friend, and filmed it for you. *grin*

If you're having trouble viewing the video here on my blog, you can check it out on my YouTube channel.

Happy Weekend!!

Bee in a Window Card (Video)

Good morning, and happy Labor Day! I did a little crafting last night and made a video! A simple Bee in a Window card, and it also goes with this month's Challenge Chicks theme, using Die Cuts. Watch if you'd like...

And, if you enjoyed my crafty goodies video last week, you might enjoy the follow-up video... yup, a few more goodies to share!

If you're having trouble viewing the videos here on my blog, you can check them out on my YouTube channel.

A Monday off work is the best Monday of all!

Have a great day!

 

Supplies
Stamp: Bee4Me Stamps and Dies (The Stamps of Life)
Ink: Memento Black
Dies: Lights4Christmas (The Stamps of Life), Fancy Frame (Sizzix)
Paper: The Paper Patch, The Stamps of Life, Neenah
ShinHan Touch Twin markers: Y36, Y34, PB144, R136
Other: tracing wheel, bakers twine, button (Stampin' Up!), Sprinkles! Glitter (The Stamps of Life), 2-Way Glue Pen, Tombo Mono Multi Glue

Crafty Goodies Share (Video)

Put together a video where I share some of the crafty goodies I've picked up recently, as I get ready for some of my holiday crafting. Thought I'd share this with you, in case you like watching these kinds of things! *grin*

Happy Holiday Weekend!

Lure the Best! (and Video)

Last month, Whipper Snapper released three new cling mount sets, illustrated by me! I thought I'd share a project using the new Lure the Best set, AND share a video I made showing how to prepare the Whipper Snapper cling mount sets for use.

I used several images from the set to create my card. The vest, hat, lure, sentiment, and the fun fishy border image to create the background layer. I colored the images with ShinHan Touch Twin markers, for lots of color pop.

I put together this video, sharing how to prepare your cling mount sets for use. At the end, I share this card as well. Hope you enjoy the video! As always, if you have trouble viewing the video here on the blog, you can check it out on my YouTube channel.

 

Supplies
Stamps: Lure the Best, from Whipper Snapper Designs, by me!
Ink: Memento Black, Raspberry Colorbox for Stephanie Barnard
Paper: Neenah, Paper Accents
ShinHan Touch Twin markers: YR32, Y34, R3, R4, GY175, GY48, B66, B68, BR107, BR134
Other: tracing wheel, MM brad, foam adhesive, My Favorite Things label die

Annika (Video)

Since the Touch Twin ARTisans are doing a blog hop today, I thought I would share a video I made of the coloring process and card assembly for my hop card.

If you have trouble viewing the video here on my blog, you will find it here on YouTube.

Enjoy!

 

Supplies
Stamp: Annika
Ink: Memento Black
ShinHan Touch Twin markers: YR132, YR133, R2, R3, R139, BR102, BR103, BR107, BR96, PB183, PB74, PB144, GY175, YR24, CG.5
Paper: Neenah, Stampin' Up!, Bazzil
Other: Baker's Twine, Tracing Wheel, Prismacolor Colored Pencil in Kelp Green

Touch Twin Marker Colored Image (Video)

Last week I won a give-away on the ShinHan Arts Touch Twin Markers & More blog, and 24 Touch Twin markers arrived in my mailbox yesterday!! How exciting, as you know I'm a pen and pencil and marker and paint and ink junkie!

Since I had the day off today, I spent a little bit of time checking out the new pens. The redesigned ShinHan Touch Twin markers are an alcohol based marker that have a refillable barrel, and replaceable nibs. There are two styles of pens -- one with flexible brush & chisel nibs, and one with fine point & chisel nibs. I received 12 of each, in a variety of colors. I don't know any retail outlets with these pens right now, but I expect the price point to be less than current alcohol pens on the market. 

UPDATE: Carpe Diem carries the sets and individual pens.

If you're itchin' to try alcohol based pens, these would be a nice way to get your toes wet. Or, even if you already have alcohol based pens in your coloring arsenal, these may provide you with an alternative for filling in any gaps in your color wheel! I'll post more about them as I learn more and get more experience with them.

The image was colored with the pens I received, exclusively. I didn't receive a blender pen, but knowing that other alcohol marker blender pens will work with the markers, I've got one on reserve. However, I did not use a blender pen in the coloring of the above image. And I've got video to prove it. *grin*

If you'd care to watch me color the above image, here's a video for you. This time, with tunes!

If you have trouble viewing the video here on the blog, you can find it on my YouTube channel.

On a personal note, THANK YOU for all the birthday notes, wishes, and virtual hugs you sent my way today! What a fun birthday I've had!!

Whipper Snapper Designs Stamped Image: Fall Scarecrow

High Hopes Holiday Release Blog Hop (Card and Video)

To celebrate the holiday release for High Hopes Rubber Stamps, the designers are participating in a blog hop to showcase the new images. If you're participating in the hop, Andrea was before me and Kristine is next. If you didn't get here from Andrea's blog, you may want to pop on over to the High Hopes blog and start at the top.

Hopefully an added bonus, if you liked the Piggly Wiggly and Coloring a Snowman videos I've shared this week, I've got another treat for you! I filmed myself coloring this image, too! What can I say ... I was on a video roll! (Still no music on the videos... and the goat goober is still present as well. What fun!)

Enjoy this sped up look at me coloring this snowman.

And like always, if you have trouble viewing the video here on my blog, you can check it out here on my YouTube channel. Oh! And I wanted to mention too, if you want to get a BIGGER look at the videos, click on the little four arrow button at the far right of the video control bar -- just right of the YouTube button. That will make the video viewing window full screen. Then, to get back to regular viewing, press the ESC key on your keyboard (the ESC key is in the upper left corner of your keyboard, Dad!)  *grin*

To continue on with the blog hop, shake yourself on over to Kristine's blog!

Snowman: High Hopes Rubber Stamps
Memento Black Tuxedo Ink
Paper: Neenah, Memory Box, Olive cardstock
Markers: Copic (0; C1; W3, W5, W7; E13, E30, E31, E41, E42, E43, E44; YG95, YG97, YG91; B91, B93, B95; R39, R59; YR14, YR24; R01)

High Hopes Christmas Joy Snowman (Card and Video)

High Hopes Rubber Stamps is releasing new holiday images on Thursday of this week (tomorrow), and today the designers are giving you a look at them. I chose to use this cheery Christmas Joy snowman, dressed up in his finest star buttons.

If you liked the Piggly Wiggly coloring video I shared earlier this week, then I've got a treat for you! I filmed myself coloring this image, too! (Still no music on the videos...)

Enjoy!

Oh, and like always, if you have trouble viewing the video here on my blog, you can check it out here on my YouTube channel.

Snowman: High Hopes Rubber Stamps
Memento Black Tuxedo Ink
Paper: Neenah, Memory Box, black cardstock
Markers: Copic (0; C1; W1, W2, W3, W4, W5; E9, E31, E35, E37, E44, E53, E99; BG93, BG70, BG72, BG96; Y17, Y26, Y28; YR14, YR24; R01)

Piggly Wiggly Card (Video)

I get asked frequently if I'll demonstrate how I color or paint the images I use on my projects. So I took a video of the process of me coloring this image, and making the card. The video doesn't have any sound (don't have music files to add to videos), so hum your own tune while you watch. *grin* Also, it's in 3x speed, so not to take up too much of your time!

If you have trouble viewing the video here on the blog, you can check it out here on my YouTube channel.

Enjoy!

PS: Let me know if this is something you'd like to see more of.

- Hamselot (#CT073): Whipper Snapper Designs
- Sentiment: Garden of Friendship cling set, Whipper Snapper Designs
- Memento Black Tuxedo Ink
- Paper: Neenah, October Afternoon
- Markers: Copic (0, R11, R20, B93, B95, B97, E13, E15, R37, R39, R59, C1, C2, C3, YG03, YG23, YR21, YR24 -- hope I didn't miss any!)
- Colored Pencil: LYRA Pompeian Red 600-91
- MISC: Seam binding, tracing wheel, Tombow Mono Multi glue, antique button, twine, Stampin Up foam dimensionals, Gamsol and paper tortillon for blending
- Smudge on camera lens: Baaaaad Boxcar Betty

Stamp Storage (Video)

When I posted the video of my workspace area, I had a request to share how I store and organize my stamps. Soooo, here you go!

If you have trouble viewing this video here on the blog, you can check it out here on my YouTube Channel.

The large containers I use for my Stampin' Up sets are  Stampendous THICKER Stuftainers. They are organized by line art style, and theme. I also use the Stampendous THIN Stuftainers for images I have on cling mount (which isn't all that many).

I keep my Whipper Snapper cling mount sets (which are in their original product CD cases) stored in CD storage boxes, organized by theme. I bought the CD storage cases at Target several years ago on clearance. I'd love to have 1 more!

I keep clear sets and unmounted red rubber stamps in standard white 3-ring binders, organized by manufacturer. Because I am (or was) a designer for various companies, it's important for me to keep some company stamps all together (example: High Hopes, Crafty Secrets, Whipper Snapper Designs).

In the binders I use various sized page protector sleeves. The 2-pocket 5x7 sleeves,9-pocket baseball card sleeves, and the 3-pocket long sleeves are ULTRA-Pro products used for safely storing sports memorabilia. (Links below.) The full-sized sleeves are a heavy duty Avery sleeve. I use heavy duty clear 3M write-on transparency sheets to adhere the unmounted red rubber stamps using Alene's Tack It Over glue, and inexpensive white cardstock for stability in the pockets.

All of these items can be found on Amazon at the following links:

Stampendous Thicker Storage Solutions (5 containers)

Aleene's Tack-It Over & Over Glue

Ultra Pro 9-Pocket Trading Card Pages

Ultra Pro 2-Pocket Pages

Ultra Pro 4-Pocket Pages

Avery Diamond Clear Heavyweight Sheet Protectors

3M - Transparency Sheets (WRITE-ON)

 

Hope this is helpful!

Happy Sunday!!

Workspace (Video)

Alright guys and gals, I've got a video to share with you. Nancy (hi Nancy!) emailed me first thing this morning and asked if I could show more of what I store around my workspace, and any additional info I cared to share. Instead of taking 30 still-photos, I thought I'd brave a short video! Hope this helps you, Nancy!

Honestly, I could have talked for an hour. Haaha! I rushed it into 11 minutes for you, and just hit some highlights.

Also, here is some info worth noting:

Copic Retail Display: I don't have a link for you; I actually ordered mine from a wholesaler. However, if you are in desperate need of one for yourself and cannot find one, I could potentially order one for you. Shipping is going to be heafty, so only serious inquiries, please. Also, I say potentially because it's not an item that is always "in stock", so your patience level must be high. If you want to try and find one online (expect the price to be high!), search for Empty Copic Sketch/Various Ink Retail Display. You might get lucky.

Colored Pencil Storage: This is a display unit I purchased (if I remember correctly) at a used retail fixture display store in Portland, Oregon years ago. I believe it was a point-of-purchase display rack that would have been used at a register counter for selling pens or pencils, or possibly even bookmarks, or small reader glasses. Turns out that it works perfect for my pencils! You might try searching eBay for Acrylic display and see what you find... I know I've seen similar items listed, but nothing exactly like the unit I have. Bummer too, because I'd love a second one!

Wooden Ink Pad Storage: Wall Unit Plus by http://www.SUINK.net

Martin Universal Design Mijello Airtight Leak-Proof Palettes: Find them on Amazon.

 

What else would you like to know? *grin*

PS: If you have trouble viewing the video here on my blog, you can check it out here on my YouTube Channel.

Painting using Craft/Pigment Ink (Video)

For those who've sent me emails wanting more info how how to paint solid areas using craft/pigment ink pads ... here you go!

This is the first "tutorial" type of video I've ever done (so be kind!) ... hope it gets the job done! Enjoy!

If you're not able to view this video here on my blog, you will find HERE on YouTube.